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Area guide

ME7 area guide — property prices & local market

Everything you need to know about buying property in the ME7 postcode area, covering Gillingham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.

ME7 area price snapshot

Average price

£160,184

Median price

£137,250

5-year trend

+37.5%

Total sales

28,941

The ME7 area has 880 individual postcodes with 28,941 registered sales. Prices are +59.8% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Gillingham. The five-year price movement is +37.5%.

About Gillingham

A Medway town with fast Southeastern trains to London Victoria, a strong naval and engineering heritage, and competitively priced family housing near the Kent coast.

🚆 Main station

Gillingham (Kent)

⏱️ London commute

~45 min by train

🏫 Notable school

Rainham Mark Grammar School

View full Gillingham property data →

Market context

ME7 averages £160,184, placing it in the affordable category, +59.8% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 28,941 recorded sales across 880 postcodes.

The five-year price trend in ME7 is +37.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.

Buying tips for ME7

✅ Suitable for first-time buyers — average prices in ME7 start within a typical FTB budget. See the full first-time buyer guide →
  • 🎯First-time buyer schemes can help. Affordable areas may offer better value through Help to Buy, shared ownership or local authority schemes. Check eligibility alongside sold prices.
  • 🛤️Transport links affect long-term value. Affordable areas within commuting distance of major cities often see faster price growth. Check the town data pages for trend comparisons.
  • 🧮Factor in Stamp Duty. Use the Stamp Duty Calculator to estimate purchase costs based on the average price in ME7.
  • 🏘️Explore Gillingham. Much of the ME7 activity centres on Gillingham. Check the town-level data for more granular market analysis.
  • 💡Check individual postcodes. Average prices can mask significant variation between postcodes in the ME7 area. Browse the individual postcode pages to find properties that match your budget.
  • 💡Compare asking prices to sold prices. Use the Asking Price Checker to see whether a listing price aligns with local sold-price evidence.
  • 💡Use sold prices as evidence, not valuation. Historical data helps you understand market trends but does not replace a professional valuation by a qualified surveyor.

Top postcodes in ME7

ME7 2WP

£179,025 avg · 150 sales

ME7 1DW

£111,995 avg · 143 sales

ME7 1FA

£188,069 avg · 140 sales

ME7 2EH

£107,211 avg · 132 sales

ME7 1EH

£116,706 avg · 129 sales

ME7 1EP

£106,226 avg · 117 sales

ME7 1RB

£132,257 avg · 116 sales

ME7 2EJ

£136,573 avg · 116 sales

ME7 4RE

£108,339 avg · 116 sales

View all 880 postcodes in ME7 →

Useful tools for ME7 buyers

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Stamp Duty ~£704

Avg £160,184 in ME7

Full guide →

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Asking Price Checker

Compare asking prices with sold-price evidence

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Stamp Duty Guide

Complete 2025 SDLT, LTT & LBTT guide

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Location Comparison

Compare ME7 with other areas

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Gillingham data

Full town-level property statistics

About this guide

This ME7 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.

Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in ME7?

The average sold price in the ME7 postcode area is £160,184, based on 28,941 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Gillingham.

How do ME7 house prices compare to the UK average?

Properties in ME7 average £160,184, which is +59.8% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.

Why is the median price in ME7 lower than the average?

The median price (£137,250) is 14.3% below the average (£160,184), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.

How have ME7 house prices changed over 5 years?

Prices in ME7 have moved +37.5% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.

Are these area guide prices valuations or asking prices?

No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.

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